The use of resins

This extraordinary material that is epoxy resin offers total transparency, maximum hardness, a grip worthy of strong glue, from a liquid product that flows, fills and applies from any surface. way. The uses of epoxy resin are really numerous, and particularly interesting for making pretty creations.

The technique requires no equipment and is accessible to anyone. This is one of the reasons why this product is so widely used by the general public in the field of creative hobbies (jewellery, peaches, decoration, furniture). All you need is a precision scale, a pot or a bucket, a spatula to mix and finally a large brush or a spatula. You will also need frames or molds for casting white liquid silicone or liquid latex to make your casts), as well as masking tape.

How to use epoxy resin ?

It can be used pure, but more often than not, as it is transparent and colorless like glass, it must be loaded with pigments, unless of course you plan to use it as a clearcoat, for a work surface for example, or floor protection.
The goal is to create all kinds of rigid, hard and shiny surfaces or objects, this can be for example jewelry, or fishing lures, or works bigger like skateboards, guitars, tables…!

The product being hard and brittle, be aware that it is possible to soften it, by increasing the proportion of hardener !

For carbon fiber repair and work, epoxy resin is ideal. Using epoxy resin requires few precautions, other than to respect the correctness of the mixture, to avoid overheating reactions and to clean it well before hardening, with a solvent if it has been spilled by mistake.
You can use inexpensive or high-end epoxy resins : it will always harden if you respect the minimum thickness ! Otherwise, it won't dry for days !

Tips for curing epoxy resin

It is really important to understand how an epoxy resin works. It is essential to read the tips for curing epoxy resin on our product pages. How many users in a hurry do not take the time to read the technical data sheet and think that the resin dries like paint. In fact, it's quite the opposite and it's true that it's rather surprising.
It's simple : the thicker the layer, the faster the resin dries !

How to make a resin floor ?

This is a topic in its own right and really interesting. We have dedicated a whole article on "how to make an epoxy resin floor" yourself. What is the preparation ? Should I apply a primer ? What are the secrets to creating these very beautiful pearlescent effects ?
Check out our mini manual for making epoxy resin floor effects.
Warning : this is expensive and technical work, and you have to be aware of the sensitivity of epoxies to sunlight.

How to create a river table with epoxy resin ?

We wanted to write a tutorial to teach you how to create a river table with epoxy resin, and more specifically to explain to you what type of wood to choose, how to prepare the wooden table, what products to use, how to dose them, mix and apply, and many other topics.

How to make and varnish fishing lures with epoxy resin ?

Fish is a whole world… A world of enthusiasts too, who seek by all means to attract fish to show them around their plate, or just take them for a ride in the aerial world !

Seriously, if you want to know how to make and varnish fishing lures with epoxy resin, take the time to read our article on this subject. You will be amazed to know all that can be done with phosphorescent, glitter, clearcoat to transform lures into real artistic pieces.

How to make jewelry with epoxy resin ?

How to make jewelry with epoxy resin ? If you are not a glass specialist who has an oven at 1000°C or a plastics manufacturer, well know that it is possible to achieve the same result, all alone, at home, with almost nothing… Except epoxy resin. Find out how to make jewelry with epoxy resin with again a great example of creativity and mixing materials.

Characteristics of epoxy resin
Resoltech Transparent Epoxy Resin
Which epoxy resin colorant should I use ?